Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 5101 Cultivating Power
"My lady! You can't do that!"

Ashina Zhong was horrified, and hurriedly got up and chased after her. He stretched out his hand to grab the Dingxiang County Lady's arm, but was thrown away. He did not get angry, and continued to pester her, first shamelessly grabbing her arm, then holding her waist, and gently apologizing, saying nice things...

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Luoyang City had been cloudy and rainy for several days in a row, with heavy autumn rain, and the weather was getting colder day by day.

The boats on the Luo River come and go like crucian carp crossing the river, with all kinds of goods coming in and out, and the scene is prosperous and peaceful.

This kind of weather is not suitable for going out for fun, so Fang Jun simply stayed in the backyard of the store, spending the whole day with Wu Meiniang, mustering up the remaining courage to enjoy the pleasure of love, in order to make up for the daily debt and fill the emptiness left by the other party after he left...

Wu Meiniang was so smart that she naturally noticed the hidden intention behind her husband's tireless operation, and she felt reluctant and happy at the same time.

After making love, the couple lay in each other's arms.

Wu Meiniang was lying on her side, naked, with one hand supporting her chin and the other stroking her husband's temples. She stared at his handsome face with clear outlines and a moist and satisfied glow. She bit her lip and said, "My husband, have you gone crazy these past two days? Don't let your obsession hurt your body."

"My wife didn't say that just now. She kept asking me to be quick... um."

But his mouth was covered.

Wu Meiniang leaned into her husband's arms, sighed comfortably, and whispered: "I know that my husband is worried about me. I will be returning to the capital soon and heading to the Western Regions. We can't be together for a long time... But it doesn't have to be. We can't be husband and wife for just one or two days. It's best to be together for a long time."

There are so many beautiful things in the world, and it is a pity if you don’t know how to enjoy them, but there is also a saying that too much is as bad as too little, and only when it is just right is it truly good.

You can't just drain all the fish out of the pond...

Besides, although she is in great demand, the latter is obviously more important than her career.

The pleasure of holding great power and deciding life and death is no less than the pleasure of sex, and even better...

"Are you really willing to stay in Luoyang? If you feel lonely, you can always go back to Chang'an and we will arrange for someone to take over."

"I am willing to stay here. Although it is nominally just a business, the financial, human, material and influence it controls are not inferior to those of some small countries. Such a large organization can certainly achieve great things. Going back to Chang'an to take care of my husband and children would seem a bit lonely."

Fang Jun sighed. History has inertia. No matter how the situation changes, a person's character and disposition cannot be changed.

This woman is extremely intelligent and energetic, and is obviously a career-oriented woman. How could she be willing to be a canary who never goes out of the house?

Fortunately, his thoughts are very different from the habits of the current world. Not only does he not have any resistance to his woman working hard for a career, but he is willing to support her.

"Zhang Liang occupied an island and named it after the title of Gao Yang. Do you know about this?"

"Of course I know. This story first spread along the Yangtze River and then spread along the canal."

"What do you think?"

"Uh... a little envious."

Fang Jun urged, "How about we do the same?"

"Ok?"

Wu Meiniang shuddered, and quickly got up, supporting her beautiful upper body with her arms, looking down at Fang Jun with burning eyes: "What do you mean, my dear?"

Fang Jun's eyes lingered on the beautiful scenery in front of him, and he couldn't help but stretch out his hand to play with it: "It means literally, let's occupy an island and name it after you, how about that? You can even do whatever you want on that island."

Wu Meiniang breathed rapidly and licked her lips: "But if so, wouldn't it go against the military discipline you set for the navy?"

"Do you think they won't kill people if I don't forbid them to? The barbarians fear power but not virtue. No matter how good you are to them, and bring them advanced farming techniques and production tools, they will not be grateful, but will be unruly and untamed. But if you put a knife on their necks, they will bow their heads and obey, or even obey your orders. The reason why we set such military discipline for the navy is just to serve as a constraint. Otherwise, if there is no such military discipline, do you believe that there would be bloodshed in foreign countries now? But no matter how strong the Tang army is, the natives cannot be killed. Instead of wasting energy killing people and grabbing territory, it is better to plunder wealth through trade."

What’s the point of occupying so much territory?

Many resources cannot be mined with current technology and are useless. Do we have to wait a thousand years?

Wu Meiniang's eyes sparkled: "So, it's okay to kill?"

Fang Jun was speechless. Is this woman so murderous?

"The reason for not killing is not the so-called 'mercy' or 'compassion', but to establish the image of 'fairness' and 'fraternity' of the Tang Dynasty. As the sea routes are open, more and more countries will participate in maritime trade, and the transmission of information will be very convenient. Something that happens in one place will be spread thousands of miles away within a few days. Once the Tang Dynasty starts killing people, it will be known to the world, and it will be difficult to trade in the future. The barbarians are indeed afraid of power and not virtue, but the Tang Dynasty must distinguish itself from them and do the opposite."

Wu Meiniang's political talent was at the maximum level, and she immediately discovered the loophole: "But if we establish an image of 'fairness' and 'fraternity', and then we are afraid to act when facing the natives who do not obey the Tang Dynasty, wouldn't that be a trap for ourselves?"

Since you always talk about "justice", "fraternity" and "kindness", you can't just kill those who don't obey you, right?
The image that countless people have spent countless manpower and material resources on for more than ten years or even decades to build up can be wiped out in one war...

Fang Jun felt the touch of her hand and knew that this woman liked to talk on the bed. He smiled and said, "How could that be? The knife is in the hands of the Tang Dynasty, and the right to speak is in the hands of the Tang Dynasty. Although 'justice' and 'mercy' may become constraints, at the same time, it also means that this will be universal justice. Whoever is 'unjust' and 'unmercy' is destroying justice and rules, and is an enemy of the Tang Dynasty. At that time, the Tang Dynasty will send troops to attack, which is justified."

Big countries promote certain values ​​as universal rules and often use violations of the rules as an excuse to raise a big stick... Although many people hate this approach, they have to admit that it does work.

Wu Meiniang immediately understood the subtlety of this: "So, those who are my enemies are all 'unjust' and 'unkind'?"

It is not that "all those who are unjust and unkind are my enemies", but that "all my enemies are unjust and unkind". Who is "just and fraternal" and who is "unjust and unkind" is up to me to interpret...

There is no greater power in the world than this.

Fang Jun praised: "My wife really can draw inferences from one example and apply it to other similar cases!"

"Oh...be gentle! How about letting Xijun do it?"

Fang Jun shook his head and explained, "Xi Junmai has been following me for a long time. He has been in the army since the establishment of the navy. Due to various reasons, he has not been able to make further progress. I feel guilty. This time, I let him stay in Luzon for a year or so, and then promoted him to general... As for the matter of capturing the island for you, there must be an uproar in the court and the reaction will be fierce. Therefore, Zhang Liang has already done it once, so whoever captures the island will be punished on the surface afterwards, and it will be difficult to promote him after at least three or two years."

Wu Meiniang sat up, bit her lip and snorted, frowning slightly: "Who should go then?"

"Madam, what do you think of Li Jinxing?"

"Li Jinxing?"

Wu Mei Niang was a little surprised: "My dear, this must be your first time meeting him, right? Do you think he can do it?"

She was full of admiration for her husband's ability to "recognize the best talent". It seemed that anyone Fang Jun chose would turn out to be the perfect choice and he had never made a mistake.

Could it be that Li Jinxing is also a talented general who can be compared with Pei Xingjian, Xue Rengui and others?
Fang Jun was lying down enjoying himself. "The Sumu people are brave and good at fighting. Li Jinxing is the son of a Sumu chieftain. He has received a good education since childhood and is not comparable to ordinary Hu people. I think he is determined and calm, and he can achieve great things. Moreover, although the generals of the navy now obey your orders, it is more because of me. If the situation really changes dramatically, you may not be able to command it. It is time to cultivate some talents who are loyal to you, so that they can be more trustworthy at critical moments."

Wu Meiniang was pleasantly surprised and asked, "Really?"

Although Fang Jun handed over the family finances to her early on, the family, friends and family power were still fundamentally controlled by Fang Jun and his son. In short, Wu Meiniang was just a "puppet", and all power was always dependent on Fang Jun and his son.

But if she is allowed to cultivate her own power, the meaning will be completely different.

For example, a local lord can freely control the territory within his fiefdom...

"You and I are husband and wife... one body! Why can't that be possible? What's mine is yours, why can't that be possible?"

The word "one body" emphasizes the tone and is a double entendre, which not only indicates the relationship between the two people without distinction between self and others, but also points out the current state of the two people without distinction between self and others...

Wu Meiniang was very excited. This was a permission that no concubine in any of the aristocratic families would ever be allowed, and it further proved Fang Jun's love for her.

She always liked to talk on the bed, but now she didn't want to talk. She just wanted to repay her husband's love with her actions...

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The next day, in the study room at the back of the business, Li Jinxing sat in a chair obediently. Although the weather was cool, he was sweating all over and felt uncomfortable all over.

Anyone can enter the main gate of the company, but the backyard of the company is a forbidden area. Normally, except for the female family members, no man dares to enter without permission...

Fang Jun sat in the main seat drinking tea, and found it quite funny to see the strong Hu general sitting uncomfortably in the chair.

Wu Meiniang, who was standing aside, had a smile in her eyes and whispered the result of the couple's discussion yesterday.

Finally, ask Li Jinxing about his wishes.

"Leading the army to the sea?"

Li Jinxing's eyes were as big as copper bells, showing both surprise and excitement.

He dreamed of leading his army to sail across the ocean, rather than staying in Luoyang City to guard his home...